Welcome to Odd Things Considered, where we delve into the dark, spooky, and unusual events that shape our history and culture. Join us on a journey through mysterious phenomena, supernatural encounters, and forgotten tales that defy explanation. Each episode explores a unique story or event, inviting you to ponder the strange and the unexplained. Hosted by Hailey Ward, Odd Things Considered invites listeners to embrace the curious and explore the eerie corners of our world.
What Happened to Netta Fornario? A Chilling Unsolved Mystery | Episode 7
In November of 1929, a woman was found dead on a remote Scottish island, lying on a cross carved into the earth, partially unclothed, with a knife nearby and no clear signs of violence.
Her name was Netta Fornario.
What should have been a straightforward case of exposure quickly becomes something far more unsettling. In the days leading up to her death, Netta claimed she was under telepathic attack, receiving messages from beyond the veil, and described a haunting vision of a rudderless boat drifting across the sky.
She had come to the island of Iona with purpose, she was deeply involved in occult practices, trance work, and what was known as “Green Ray” elemental contact. She wasn’t just interested in the supernatural. She believed she was interacting with it.
So what really happened on the moor that night?
Was it exposure to the elements, a medical episode, or something far more deliberate? Could it have been murder? A psychic attack? Or did Netta go looking for something on Iona—and find it?
In this episode of Odd Things Considered, we break down the life, beliefs, and final hours of Netta Fornario, and explore the theories that continue to surround her death nearly a century later.
Because some stories don’t just end…
They linger.
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21 Mar 2026
The Lantern Men of Wicken Fen: Danger in the Marsh | Episode 6
For centuries, people have reported seeing strange lights drifting through the marshlands of Wicken Fen, lights that move, linger, and always seem just out of reach.
Some say they’re natural, based in science.
Some say otherwise and that they’re not meant to be followed.
In this episode, we step into the haunting folklore of Wicken Fen, where for centuries, historical accounts have described strange lights drifting through the marsh. The Lantern Men, said to guide travelers away from the path and into something far more dangerous.
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MUSIC:
"Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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1 Aug 2025
The Mary Celeste: Haunting the High Seas | Episode 5
The Mary Celeste—a ship found abandoned in the Atlantic Ocean in 1872 with no crew and no explanation. The mystery surrounding this ghost ship has captivated historians, paranormal enthusiasts, and mystery lovers for over a century. In this episode of Odd Things Considered, we unravel the chilling story of the Mary Celeste, exploring the bizarre circumstances that led to its abandonment. Was it a case of piracy, a natural disaster, or something more supernatural? We dive into the theories that range from simple human error to eerie paranormal activity.
With expert insights and a dive into historical records, we separate fact from fiction and explore why the mystery of the Mary Celeste still endures. Tune in for a spine-tingling exploration of one of the sea's most perplexing disappearances—perfect for fans of unsolved mysteries, paranormal history, and eerie true crime.
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MUSIC:
"Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Tranquility Base" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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25 Jul 2025
A Word in the Trees: The Lost Colony of Roanoke | Episode 4
In 1587, 115 English colonists arrived on Roanoke Island to build the first permanent English settlement in the New World. By the time Governor John White returned just three years later, the colony had vanished without a trace. No bodies. No signs of struggle. Just a single word carved into a tree: CROATOAN. For centuries, historians have puzzled over the fate of the lost colony—did they integrate with local tribes, fall victim to conflict, or meet a more mysterious end?
In this episode, we dig into the history, the theories, and the eerie folklore surrounding Roanoke’s disappearance. From the archaeological evidence on Hatteras Island to a chilling pattern of disappearances tied to the word CROATOAN—including a ghost ship, a vanished author, and Edgar Allan Poe’s dying breath—we’ll explore whether this was simply an early colonial tragedy… or the beginning of something much stranger.
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MUSIC:
"Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Tranquility Base" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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28 Feb 2025
Lost in Versailles: Marie Antoinette's Ghost or a Portal to the Past? | Episode 3
In 1901, two highly educated women took a sightseeing trip to Versailles—but what should have been an ordinary afternoon became one of history’s most chilling time-slip mysteries. Charlotte Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain claimed they saw ghostly figures, vanished landmarks, and even Marie Antoinette herself. Were they momentarily transported to 1789? Was it a haunting, a hallucination, or something even stranger? Join me as we unravel the eerie details of the Versailles Time Slip, a case that continues to baffle skeptics and believers alike.
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MUSIC:
"Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Spacial Harvest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Gymnopedie No. 2" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Past the Edge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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21 Feb 2025
Vanishing Towns: The mystery of Angikuni Lake and Doveland, WI | Episode 2
Can a town simply vanish?
In 1930, a fur trapper arrived at an Inuit village on Angikuni Lake—only to find it abandoned. Fires smoldered, meals were uneaten, and graves were mysteriously dug up and left empty. The RCMP later denied the case ever happened—so was it all a hoax, or did something truly unexplainable occur?
Then, there’s Doveland, Wisconsin—a town that some swear existed, yet has been erased from maps and records. If it never existed, why do people remember visiting it? And why do some still own souvenirs from a place that supposedly never was?
So, settle in, and let's consider.
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MUSIC:
"Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Myst on the Moor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Spacial Harvest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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8 Feb 2025
The Dyatlov Pass Incident: A Cold Case in the Snow | Episode 1
In 1959, nine experienced hikers set out on a treacherous expedition into the Ural Mountains—none of them returned. What happened on that fateful winter night remains one of history’s most chilling and perplexing mysteries. In this episode of Odd Things Considered, we unravel the eerie details of the Dyatlov Pass Incident, exploring the strange injuries, unsettling discoveries, and the numerous theories—from avalanches and military experiments to supernatural forces and the unknown. Join me as we delve into one of the most haunting unsolved cases of the 20th century.
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The MOST valuable and fascinating website for information about the Dyatlov Pass incident, can be found here:https://dyatlovpass.com (https://dyatlovpass.com). There are thousands of photos and documents relating to this chilling case. be sure to check it out.
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